the economy is expected to grow by at least 3% next year. unemployment could drop as low as 6.5% by next year. it's all looking like better news. but on the flipside, interest rates are moving higher, which means that the cost of buying a home or buying even a car could go up. so, take a look at this. every time that mortgage rates go up just 1%, the cost of buying a home gets 10% more expensive. that could deter a lot of buyers. and of course, higher interest rates, they do benefit some people like savers and retirees living off bank accounts and cds. so, it's some good news for those living on a fixed income, josh. >> indeed it is. rebecca jarvis, thank you for that. >>> we're going to turn to the firefight in the west. at last check, that fast-moving wildfire north of phoenix is 0% contained. you see pictures of it there. nearly 500 homes are threatened. and another wildfire has erupted in colorado. this one southwest of denver. those hot and windy conditions are fueling the flames. sam's forecast coming up in a bit. >>> and finally, a wi